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Feb 16, 20261 min read

UPPCS Interview 2024: Indian Democracy-SIR-UGC-Questions Asked From Fake News, Bulldozer Justice-AI Were Also Included

The intellectual maturity, moral vision and technical understanding of future administrators were tested in the PCS-2024 interview of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. In a brief time of 12-15 minutes, questions were asked on diverse topics like environment protection, applications of AI, 'bulldozer justice', international relations, economy and social sensitivity. Candidates were also asked for their opinion on riot control and social impacts of mobile use among children, which reflected their decision making ability.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Himachal Assembly Passes 2 Bills Again, Ignores Governor's Objections

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly again passed two important bills, the Real Estate Regulation and Development Amendment Bill and the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Amendment Bill, without any changes, despite the Governor's objections. In the Real Estate Bill, there is a proposal to make the Chief Secretary the head of the RERA Chairman Selection Committee, while in the Municipal Corporation Bill, there is talk of increasing the tenure of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to five years. The Assembly passed these bills by voice vote.

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Pragya Srishti

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Case Of Writing Anti-national Slogans In Gurdaspur District: Bail Plea Of accused Rejected, HC Made Strict Comment

Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of the accused of writing anti-national and inflammatory slogans on the walls in Batala. The court said that such activities do not fall within the scope of freedom of expression and cannot be allowed to disturb communal harmony. Custodial interrogation of the accused is necessary for thorough investigation of the case and identification of other associates. The presence of the accused has been claimed in the CCTV footage.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Babulal Marandi Demanded Action From ED On Illegal Trade Of Sand, Said - Need For A Big Movement Against Looting

Former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi has demanded action from the Enforcement Directorate ED on illegal trade of sand in Jharkhand. He stressed the need for a massive movement against this loot. According to Marandi, due to illegal mining, sand prices are skyrocketing, the nature of rivers is changing and land erosion is increasing. He alleged that profits are going into the pockets of middlemen, mafia and officials, making it a serious socio-economic crisis.

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Md Amir

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Maoist Kuldeep Ganjhu's Bail Plea Rejected In Former MLA's Attack Case, Will Have To Remain In Custody Till Trial

The special court of Ranchi has rejected the bail plea of Maoist Kuldeep Ganjhu alias Badal, who became a government witness in the case of attack on former MLA Gurucharan Nayak. The court clarified that under the provisions of the law, the government witness will have to remain in custody till the conclusion of the trial. Kuldeep had expressed his desire to become a government witness in June 2023 and his testimony was completed in August 2023. This attack took place on 4 January 2022 in West Singhbhum.

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Md Amir

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Famous Israeli Series 'Tehran' Producer Dana Eden Is No More, Found Dead In Athens Hotel

Dana Eden, the famous producer of the Israeli drama series 'Tehran', was found dead in a hotel in Athens. She was in Greece shooting the fourth season of her series. The police are investigating his death as a suicide. Israeli public broadcaster 'Kan' confirmed his death, which is being described as a big loss for the entertainment world.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Detective Iqbal Bhatti Will Be Handed Over To Pakistani Rangers Today, 17 Year Sentence Completed

Pakistani spy Iqbal Bhatti, who spied in Saharanpur by making fake documents in the name of Devraj Sehgal, will be handed over to Pakistan after completing his 17-year sentence. Bhatti, lodged in Gautam Buddha Nagar jail, underwent medical examination in Saharanpur on Monday. He will be handed over to Pakistani Rangers at Attari border on Tuesday afternoon.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Businessman Accused In Banned Drug Case In Bijnor Fell Into Ganga, Saved By Divers

Bijnor-based drug dealer Sudhakar Rastogi, who was absconding on charges of selling banned drugs, fell into the Ganga from the barrage bridge on Monday morning. Divers saved them. The businessman said that his feet slipped while feeding the fish, but it is said that he was mentally disturbed by the action of the narcotics team. He was sent home after first aid.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Jharkhand News: Barkakana-Barwadih Rail Section Stalled Due To Death Of Baby Elephant, Passengers Of Palamu Express In Khalari In Distress

Operations on the Barkakana-Barwadih railway section came to a standstill after the death of a baby elephant by a train near Nindra station in Latehar. Due to this, Palamu Express remained standing at Khalari station for more than three hours, causing immense trouble to the passengers. They neither got clear information nor proper arrangements for food and water. There was a lot of anger among the passengers due to the absence of railway officials.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 16, 20261 min read

Grandmother Stood With Folded Hands In Front Of The Police For Her Granddaughter's Doli, 'seven Rounds' Took Place In The Shade Of Khaki.

On the request of a grandmother, the marriage of her granddaughter took place under police protection in Mullakheda village of Rampur. Due to the dispute in the previous marriage and fear of bloody conflict, grandmother Munni Devi had sought help from the police. The police provided security from the arrival of the procession till its departure, due to which all the rituals were completed peacefully. Khaki's presence kept the mischievous elements calm and the family got relief.

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Kunal Mehta

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